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Magazine and newspaper articles, current health topics, business research & more. For more information about our online databases click here.

New Automotive Database!

• ChiltonLibrary - The ChiltonLibrary allows you to browse through a robust list of vehicles in order to obtain specific information including:
   
  • Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
  • Specific Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle Repair information

New Genealogy Databases!

• Ancestry Library Edition
  To connect from computers inside the library
  (Access available from inside the library only)
  
  Search like the pros-check out this great tutorial!
  Have you ever wanted to learn how to better use Ancestry's search technology to find your ancestors? This video is your chance to learn from an Ancestry expert. You'll learn valuable tips, tricks and techniques that will help you get the most out of Ancestry.

• HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest)
  To connect from computers inside the library
  To connect from computers outside the library

Magazine & Journal Articles, Biographies, Social Studies, & More

• Biography Resource Center
• Encyclopedia Britannica Online
  (to access from home click here)
• World Book Online Encyclopedia
  (to access from home click here)
• Info Trac/General Reference
  • Student Edition (grades 10 - 12)
  • Jr. Edition (grades 6 - 9)
  • Kids InfoBits (grades K - 5)
  • Britannica Kids (grades 4-9)
    (to access from home click here)
• Social Studies Fact Cards (grades 4-8)

Newspapers

• LA Times & NY Times
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• NewsBank Ventura County Star, The Tribune, La Opinión, and others

Business Resources

• ReferenceUSA – Information on more than 12 million U.S. and one million Canadian businesses, organizations and agencies.

Health & Wellness Resources

• Health and Wellness Resource Center
• MedlinePlus (para español, haga clic aquí

Telephone Directories

• ReferenceUSA
• Infobel International Directory
• Canada411

Literature & Popular Novels

• NoveList Guide to Fiction  

Other Library Catalogs

• Black Gold Cooperative Library System Online Catalog
• Ventura County Library Services Agency
• California Libraries Catalog (If you are searching from home click here.)
• University of California/Melvyl Catalog
• Central Coast Museum Consortium

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Foundation Center

• Foundation Center Online Directory
• Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
  (Access to these Foundation Center Databases are available only at the Central Library.)